6 Months after getting married she found out something she wasn’t expecting…

You marry expecting to live happily ever after…

Now Sheila (not her real name) had been in and out of relationships for a few years and was beginning to think she would never find Mr.Right. One night while out with girlfriends, there he was, the new love of her life. Dating was a dream and everything was going so well the next thing you know Dave (also not his real name) proposed.

They moved in together, had beautiful wedding, a lovely honeymoon and then it happened. No he wasn’t cheating, or hiding a child, he was hiding DEBT.

Now poor Sheila thought since Dave was older, he was responsible and had his “stuff” together. Never once before they were married did they ever really talk about money. Sheila was quite happy to accept gifts, go out for dinner all the time and do what dating couples do. Only after the wedding did she find out the Dave had been using credit cards like they were free money and for many years. 6 months after marriage, Shelia (who had amazing credit) was forced to declare bankruptcy. This gives new meaning to the saying “what’s mine is yours and yours is mine”

What happened to Sheila, well she is still married but needless to say they aren’t as far ahead as she had hoped…

Now I’m not saying you should ask someone for their credit report on your first date, but PLEASE make sure you talk MONEY before getting into a serious relationship with someone! If you have your own issues with saving money check out this article.